Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

125+ articles for authors on writing, publishing, and book marketing by nonfiction editor and book coach Daniel Tortora.

IngramSpark Book Trim Sizes and Printing Options

IngramSpark Book Trim Sizes and Printing Options

Ingram Spark book sizes and options—all in this handy guide—with graphs/matrix and links included.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 21, 2023trim size, self-publishing, IngramSpark, print books

Nonfiction Copy Editing Services: What Does a Copy Editor Do and How Much Does Copy Editing Cost?

Nonfiction Copy Editing Services: What Does a Copy Editor Do and How Much Does Copy Editing Cost?

The basics of copyediting for books—and its cost. Written by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 28, 2023author tips, copy editing, nonfiction, editing, self-editing, Chicago Manual of Style

The Different Types of Book Editing: Which Type of Editor Should You Hire?

The Different Types of Book Editing: Which Type of Editor Should You Hire?

Here are the different types of book editors and how to know which one you need.

Authors, Editing, Writing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 2, 2023editing, copy editing, developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, first draft, self-publishing, traditional publishing

The Best Books on Writing a Family History Book

The Best Books on Writing a Family History Book

Here are 8 book recommendations for family historians looking to write a great book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 9, 2023author tips, writing, family history, nonfiction

Coming up with a Self-Help Book Title—Tips from a Book Coach

Coming up with a Self-Help Book Title—Tips from a Book Coach

Help your book connect with your ideal readers, and compel them to buy.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 22, 2023author tips, book titles, self-help books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, developmental editing, nonfiction, writing

Amazon KDP Pre-Order Strategy for Authors

Amazon KDP Pre-Order Strategy for Authors

Pre-order pros and cons—and tips for ebook authors publishing with Amazon KDP.

Authors, Marketing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 3, 2023Amazon KDP, Apple Books, author tips, book marketing, ebooks, pre-orders, pricing, self-publishing, selling ebooks, Amazon reviews